EP4182155A1 - Appareil et procédé de soudage par électrofusion de joints de tuyau en résine thermodurcissable renforcée - Google Patents

Appareil et procédé de soudage par électrofusion de joints de tuyau en résine thermodurcissable renforcée

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EP4182155A1
EP4182155A1 EP21755177.9A EP21755177A EP4182155A1 EP 4182155 A1 EP4182155 A1 EP 4182155A1 EP 21755177 A EP21755177 A EP 21755177A EP 4182155 A1 EP4182155 A1 EP 4182155A1
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pipe
coupler
thermoplastic material
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Abderrazak Traidia
Abdullah AL SHAHRANI
Waleed AL NASSER
Chris Worrall
Farshad SALAMAT-ZADEH
Thibault Tarik VILLETTE
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Saudi Arabian Oil Co
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Definitions

  • RTR Reinforced Thermosetting Resin
  • Thermosetting Resin is an acronym given to a broad family of fiber reinforced thermosetting pipes manufactured via a filament winding process.
  • the reinforcement is generally glass fiber and the resin (matrix) is a thermoset polymer, traditionally polyester, vinyl-ester, or epoxy depending on the nature of the transported fluids in the pipe and the service temperature.
  • GRP Glass Reinforced Polyester
  • GRV Glass Reinforced Vinylester
  • GRE Glass Reinforced Epoxy
  • RTR pipes are generally produced in rigid segments of about 10-12 meters in length and transported onsite before being eventually assembled (jointed) to each other to the required length.
  • O&G oil and gas
  • RTR line pipes are generally available in diameters ranging from 11 ⁇ 2” to 44” and can be designed to handle pressures ranging from 150 psi to 4000 psi and temperatures up to 210°F. [0003] Within the RTR pipe manufacturing industry is well-known that the joint/connection in an RTR pipeline system is often the limiting component towards a higher temperature and pressure operating envelope.
  • the envelope is often defined in terms of the product pressure in view of the diameter (i.e., larger diameter RTR pipe generally cannot handle the same pressure as smaller diameter piping). Indeed, the experience of O&G operators has shown that most failures/leaks in RTR pipe systems are associated with joint failures. This could potentially reduce the confidence in the material and technology.
  • a number of proprietary joint designs have been developed over the years by the manufacturers, which can generally be grouped into two main types/categories; adhesive/bonded joints and interference joints.
  • adhesive/bonded joints relies on an adhesive (or a laminate in case of wrapped/laminated joints) to transfer the load from one pipe to another and the performance/limitation of such joints is often associated with proper surface preparation, particularly in field conditions.
  • interference joints relies on a solid contact and direct load transfer between the two RTR pipes to be jointed, such as threaded and key-lock joints.
  • a combination of both techniques i.e, adhesive and interference
  • is also possible e.g., the Injected Mechanical Joint - IMJ).
  • FIG. 1A shows an integral threaded joint
  • Figure IB which shows a coupled threaded joint
  • Figure 2 shows a key-lock joint.
  • the joint 100 is formed between a first RTR pipe 102 having a threaded spigot end and a second RTR pipe 104 having a threaded socket end.
  • joint 110 is formed between a first RTR pipe 112 having a threaded spigot end and a second RTR pipe 114 also having a threaded spigot end by employing a coupler pipe 116 having threaded socket ends.
  • joint 200 is formed between an RTR pipe 202 having a spigot end and an RTR pipe 204 having a socket end using locking strips 206 and a rubber sealing (O-ring) 208.
  • One or more embodiments of the present invention relate to a system for coupling pipes comprising: a first pipe having a tapered, spigot end; a second pipe having a tapered, spigot end; wherein the first pipe and the second pipe are made from a reinforced thermosetting resin (RTR), a coupler having two tapered socket ends adapted to internally receive the respective tapered, spigot ends of the first pipe and the second pipe, the coupler comprising a resistive element implanted therein and connected to electrodes extending to an exterior of the coupler, wherein a thermoplastic material is disposed between an exterior of the first pipe and an interior of the coupler, wherein a thermoplastic material is disposed between an exterior of the second pipe and the interior of the coupler, wherein, upon application of electricity to the electrodes, the resistive elements are heated sufficiently to melt the thermoplastic material such that, when the heat is removed, the hardened thermoplastic material seals the first pipe and the second pipe to the coupler.
  • RTR reinforced thermosetting resin
  • One or more embodiments of the present invention relate to a method of coupling a first pipe and a second pipe with a coupler, wherein the first pipe and the second pipe are made from a reinforced thermosetting resin (RTR) and each have a tapered, spigot end, wherein the coupler has two tapered socket ends adapted to internally receive the respective tapered, spigot ends of the first pipe and the second pipe, the coupler comprising a resistive element implanted therein and connected to electrodes extending to an exterior of the coupler, the method comprising: disposing a thermoplastic material between an exterior of the first pipe and an interior of the coupler; disposing a thermoplastic material between an exterior of the second and an interior of the coupler; inserting the first pipe and the second pipe into the coupler; and applying of electricity to the electrodes such that the resistive elements heat sufficiently to melt the thermoplastic material such that, when the heat is removed, the hardened thermoplastic material seals the first pipe and the second pipe to the coupler.
  • RTR reinforced thermosetting resin
  • Figures 1A and IB show an integral and a coupled threaded joint, respectively.
  • Figure 2 shows a key-lock joint
  • Figure 3 is a schematic representation of overloading failure of threaded RTR connections.
  • Figure 4 is a schematic 3D representation of an RTR jointing system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 5 is a schematic cross-section representation of an RTR jointing system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention with different position for the resistive implants.
  • Figure 6 is a schematic 3D representation of an RTR jointing system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figures 7A-7C are schematic cross-section representations of an RTR jointing system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention with different position for the resistive implants.
  • Figure 8 is a schematic description of a method of assembling a coupling system in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is an illustration of using a system in accordance with embodiments of the present invention as a means to mitigate electrostatic discharge (ESD) and dissipate accumulated static charges.
  • ESD electrostatic discharge
  • Threaded joints are traditionally used for high pressure RTR pipes. These can be either “integral” (i.e., a connection that does not use a joining member/coupler to transfer the load from one pipe to the other) or using a “coupler.” Although threaded joints can achieve outstanding performance, in terms pressure rating and sealing capacity, the experience of O&G operators has shown that failures can happen. The general opinion is that the failures are associated with improper installation by the jointers (pipe misalignment, over-torqueing, improper/insufficient taping of the thread compound - TEFLON ® (a trademark of the The Chemours Company FC, LLC), etc.) ⁇
  • a typical failure mechanism is illustrated in Figure 3.
  • a poor installation can result in imperfections/cavities along the contact surface between the spigot and the socket.
  • fluid e.g., water
  • step #1 fluid at high pressure and high temperature
  • step #2 high pressure fluid film
  • step #2 high pressure fluid film
  • step #3 the creep of the resin at the interface can aggravate the water propagation at the interface.
  • step #3 the contact pressure on the initial threads is eliminated and the excess load is transferred to the nearby threads, which eventually leads to overloading failure
  • One or more embodiments of the present invention introduce a new jointing technique that will reduce, and potentially eliminate, failures and increase the confidence in the RTR pipe technology.
  • the ultimate target for such embodiments is to replace current jointing technologies for RTR pipes (low and high pressure) with a maximum operating envelope up to 24” at 1500 psi pressure rating and service temperatures above 200°F.
  • one or more embodiments of the present invention relate to a system and method for jointing of high pressure reinforced thermosetting resin (RTR) pipes using electrofusion welding process, also referred to as resistive implant welding. More specifically, one or more embodiments relate to a system and method for advanced coupling and sealing of high pressure reinforced thermosetting resin (RTR) pipes.
  • the system comprises: (1) two “weldable” RTR pipes with tapered spigot ends coated with a tie layer (interlayer) comprising at least a thermoplastic material and (2) a “weldable” RTR coupler with tapered socket ends coated with a tie layer comprising at least a thermoplastic material and resistive implant elements.
  • the RTR coupler is replaced by a reinforced thermoplastic electrofusion coupler that meets the same technical requirements.
  • a method of jointing/coupling the two RTR pipes includes: (1) pushing the two RTR pipes into the tapered reinforced coupler (to ensure the tie layers are compressed against each other) followed by (2) fusion welding of the pipes to the coupler using resistive welding (electrofusion).
  • a joint 400 is being formed between a first RTR pipe 402 with a tapered spigot portion (end) coated with a tie layer comprising at least a thermoplastic material (tie layer A) 408 and a second RTR pipe with a tapered spigot portion (end) coated with a tie layer comprising at least a thermoplastic material (tie layer A) 408 by employing a reinforced thermoset (RTR) coupler pipe 406 with a tapered socket portions (ends) coated with a tie layer comprising at least a thermoplastic material (tie layer B) 408 and incorporating resistive implant elements (such as metallic coils, sheet, meshes, etc.) 410.
  • the resistive implant elements 410 are connected to electrodes 412, which extend from the coupler pipe 406.
  • tie layers (A and B) The main role of the tie layers (A and B) is to make the thermoset parts
  • thermoplastic interlayers or tie layers
  • the axial length of the bonding line i.e., the length of the coupler
  • the axial length of the bonding line must be large enough to provide the required joint strength (a larger coupler length gives a larger surface area to transfer the load and increases the overall strength, as defined by the load bearing capacity of the joint).
  • thermoset parts can be applied and bond to the thermoset parts.
  • Several techniques such as thermal spraying a thermoplastic powder on the faying surface of the thermoset (with sufficient surface preparation, e.g., sand blasting) or applying a thermoplastic implant while the thermoset is in a partially cured (or uncured) state, followed by co-curing at the required temperature (below the melting temperature of the thermoplastic) may be employed in different embodiments.
  • the deposition of tie layers may be conducted in the factory at the manufacturing stage. Because the surface preparation of a substrate often conditions the final quality of a coating, a clean and controlled environment (e.g., dust free, temperature regulation, etc.) is advantageous, which is easier to achieve in the manufacturing site.
  • a clean and controlled environment e.g., dust free, temperature regulation, etc.
  • thermoplastic materials 408 used on the tie layers can either be the same or different in A and B, but must necessarily be weldable to each other (e.g., have very close melting/solidification temperatures and be melt compatible, i.e., mix well when molten).
  • thermoplastic materials must be carefully selected to ensure their function throughout the lifetime of the pipe (typically, 25 years).
  • the materials must be qualified (e.g., as per ISO 23936) to meet the service specifications in terms of design temperature, pressure and chemical compatibility with the environment (acidic gases, liquids, aromatics contents, etc.).
  • thermoplastics examples include but are not limited to (i.e., non- exhaustive list), are HDPE, PE-RT, PVDF, PEEK, PEKK, PA12, POK among other thermoplastic resins commonly used in the O&G industry.
  • the resistive implant elements 410 can either be (i) incorporated within the thermoset RTR coupler 406 adjacent to the thermoplastic tie layer (tie layer B) 408 or (ii) within the thermoplastic tie layer (tie layer B) 408 itself near the fusion line/surface.
  • the selection of one variant over the other will depend (among others) on the coupler manufacturing process and the characteristics of the thermoplastic polymer used for the thermoplastic tie layers 408.
  • the resistive implements can be incorporated during the filament winding process when manufacturing the RTR coupler 406, which is particularly adapted for the case where metallic wires are used as implants.
  • the second case (ii) is particularly adapted when using a thermoplastic polymer tie layer with high melting temperature (such as PEEK). Indeed, in such case, the large amount of heat required to melt the tie layer material could result in degradation of the RTR resin and reinforcements in the coupler. Therefore, the heat generation source (i.e, the resistive implants 410) must be localized near the fusion line (near the free surface of the tie layer).
  • a thermoplastic polymer tie layer with high melting temperature such as PEEK
  • a joint 600 is formed between RTR pipe 602, RTR pipe 604, and coupler pipe 606, in which the coupler pipe 606 is made of a reinforced thermoplastic material incorporating resistive implant elements 410.
  • Such a configuration eliminates the need for a thermoplastic tie layer (tie layer B) 608 inside the coupler 606.
  • this configuration could be easier to adopt because reinforced thermoplastic electrofusion couplers are readily available (although, in another aspect, an RTR coupler is likely to be a more cost effective, but at the expense of an additional step to make the coupler “weldable”).
  • the particular coupler material used can be selected according to two main criteria: (1) proper weldability to the thermoplastic material used in tie layer A, and (2) meeting the minimum required long term performance of the joint (strength, stiffness, chemical resistance, and permeation barrier).
  • thermoplastic tie layer inside the RTR coupler is broken into two individual tie layers (one on each taper end), a single tie layer extending from one end to the other may be used in one or more embodiments. Such a configuration would be practical to manufacture and may provide additional fluid permeation barrier to the RTR coupler.
  • thermoplastic inter-layer 708 may be used on one face of the joint 700 only (i.e, either the RTR pipe 702, 704 side or on the coupler 706 side), leaving the other side uncoated.
  • sufficient surface preparation is performed on the uncoated RTR pipe 702, 704 joining (e.g., abrasion)
  • the joining process described below will lead the thermoplastic interlayer to fuse and bond (physically and/or chemically) to the uncoated RTR part.
  • this variant eliminates the requirement for coating both sides of the RTR joint 700, which can be challenging in some circumstances, embodiments employing such a variation may negatively affect performance in terms of bonding strength.
  • thermoplastic interlayer will act as a (1) load transfer from one pipe to the other, and also, (2) as a barrier to prevent any permeation and/or leak of the transported fluids. This eliminates the need for secondary sealing mechanism, such as O-rings.
  • the tie layer will mainly be subject to axial load/stresses during pipe operation (hoop stresses are mainly carried by the RTR pipes and the reinforced coupler). Therefore, the length of the reinforced coupler (i.e., the total contact surface between the coupler and the pipes) must properly designed (i.e., large enough) to ensure the shear load on the thermoplastic interlayers does not exceed their capacity. The latter being mainly dependent on the shear strength of the thermoplastic material used and to the bonding strength between the tie layers and the RTR parts.
  • One or more embodiments of the present invention as described above may solve one or more of the following problems or provide one or more of the following advantages.
  • a by-product of the systems described herein involves using the RTR joints, which are distributed on a regular distance along the pipe length, as a means to locally discharge the accumulated static electricity.
  • the idea consists of exposing some of the resistive implants to the free surface (i.e., allowing contact with the transported fluids) at the inner surface of the pipe and connecting the electrofusion terminal to the ground post installation. By doing so, a conductive/electric path to the electric charges to flow from the inner surface of the pipe to the external ground is provided.
  • systems described herein are advantageous because it is known that the integrity of conventional RTR joints (threaded or adhesive joints) is highly dependent on the skills of the jointer during installation. For example, a joint misalignment, improper application of TEFLON ® compound on the threads or excessive torqueing during the joint installation will inevitably impact the interference (contact) pressure between the spigot and socket threads. Further, the degradation of the sealing systems (secondary O-rings) used in some of the joints (e.g., key lock) are known to be the main source of leaks. Thus, the alternative way of joining RTR pipes through a welding process as is described herein simplifies the process and avoids such problems. Also, electrofusion welding is a most efficient and effective joining solution for standalone thermoplastic pipes (mainly polyethylene), reinforced thermoplastics, and the like.
  • One or more embodiments may provide improved sealing and reliability over prior systems.
  • the sealing is entirely provided by the thermoplastic tie layers after welding.
  • the sealing is provided by a contact pressure (O-ring for key lock-joints or TEFLON ® wrap in threaded joints).
  • the contact pressure degrades over time and joints end up leaking.
  • the sealing is permanent (welded).
  • the effective joining area is larger and thus the permeation path is longer, resulting in a lower long term leak of harmful substances to the environment.
  • One or more embodiments may provide increased joint strength provided by a larger joining area (i.e., the length of the coupler) and controlled mainly by the strong bonding between the thermoplastic interlayer to thermoset parts.
  • One or more embodiments may allow for de-skilled installation, as compared to conventional joints, where the quality of the joints often depends on the skills of the jointer (surface treatment, injection of resin, proper application of TEFLON ® sealing compound on-site, installation of O-ring, torqueing, etc.).
  • the application of the tie layers at the pipe ends can be done at the manufacturing site (controlled production) and the skills required by the jointer at the installation site are reduced. Also, the electrofusion welding process can be automated.
  • One or more embodiments provide ESD risk mitigation.
  • Embodiments of the systems described herein can be used to dissipate static charges and mitigate the risk for ESD.

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Abstract

Un système de couplage de tuyaux comprend un premier tuyau ayant une extrémité de bout mâle conique ; un second tuyau ayant une extrémité de bout mâle conique ; et un coupleur ayant deux extrémités de bout femelle coniques conçues pour recevoir de façon interne les extrémités de bout mâle coniques respectives du premier tuyau et du second tuyau. Les premier et second tuyaux sont fabriqués à partir d'une résine thermodurcissable renforcée (RTR). Le coupleur comprend un élément résistif implanté dans celui-ci et connecté à des électrodes s'étendant vers l'extérieur du coupleur. Un matériau thermoplastique est disposé entre un extérieur du premier tuyau et un intérieur du coupleur. Un matériau thermoplastique est disposé entre un extérieur du second tuyau et l'intérieur du coupleur. Lors de l'application d'électricité aux électrodes, les éléments résistifs sont chauffés suffisamment pour faire fondre le matériau thermoplastique de telle sorte que, lorsque la chaleur est retirée, le matériau thermoplastique durci scelle les premier et second tuyaux au coupleur. Un procédé de couplage de tuyaux consiste à disposer un matériau thermoplastique entre un extérieur d'un premier tuyau et un intérieur d'un coupleur ; disposer un matériau thermoplastique entre un extérieur d'un second tuyau et l'intérieur du coupleur ; insérer le premier tuyau et le second tuyau dans le coupleur ; et appliquer de l'électricité à des électrodes du coupleur de telle sorte que des éléments résistifs du coupleur chauffent suffisamment pour faire fondre le matériau thermoplastique de sorte que, lorsque la chaleur est retirée, le matériau thermoplastique durci scelle le premier tuyau et le second tuyau au coupleur.
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